November 2004 recalls

24 supported consumer-product notices published in November 2004, from official CPSC data.

Recall results

New05-057Appliances

Sweep+Vac by Swiffer Vacuum Cleaner

In some cases, when the vacuum cleaner is left in the "on" position, the rotor can lock up and cause the unit to overheat. This poses a smoke and fire hazard.

  • Fire
  • About 175,000 units
  • 14 reports
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New05-055Sports & Outdoors

Fitness Quest Ab Lounge™

When opening or folding up these exercise machines, consumers can catch their fingers in the hinges. This can result in lacerations, crushing, or amputation to fingertips. This does not occur while users are exercising.

  • Crushing
  • About 460,000 units
  • 15 reports, 15 injuries
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New05-512Sports & Outdoors

Kubota RTV900 Utility Vehicles

Kubota Tractor Corporation, Torrance, Calif.

The front hood of the RTV900 utility vehicle can come off during operation, striking the driver or passenger and causing serious personal injury.

  • About 16,000 units
  • 2 reports, 2 injuries
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New05-510Power Tools

Country Home Products 2004 Model Neuton Cordless Electric Lawnmowers

These lawnmowers contain an electronic switch in their handlebar. In certain instances, this switch is not aligned properly, in which case the mower does not comply with the mandatory federal safety standard for lawnmowers under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. The safety standards require that lawn mowers contain a blade control system that includes a handlebar that is designed to cause the motor to stop in the event that the operator ceases to maintain a grip on the handlebar. In units containing the defective switch, when the handlebar is released, the motor continues to run, which causes the blade to continue to spin. When this occurs, the potential for personal injury or property damage exists.

  • 25,000 units
  • 23 reports
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New05-050Appliances

Jenn-Air Downdraft Gas Cooktops

The recalled cooktops have switches located too close to the gas tubing leading to the grill burner. Electrical arcing can cause the tubing to leak gas and ignite, resulting in a fire hazard to consumers.

  • Fire
  • About 1,170 units
  • 4 reports
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New05-048Sports & Outdoors

Bowflex Power Pro and Bowflex Ultimate Fitness Machines

The Nautilus Group

The seat pin on the Power Pro with "Lat Tower" and Ultimate models can break or become disengaged, allowing the seat to move suddenly. Also, the incline support bracket on the Power Pro without a "Lat Tower" can break, allowing the incline bench to move suddenly. Both hazards pose a fall risk to the user.

  • Fall
  • 680,000 units
  • 46 reports, 2 injuries
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